The Ambrose Deception
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By Emily Ecton
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Not a single one of Melissa, Wilf, or Bondi's middle school teachers would considerer them a star student. Yet to everyone's surprise, Melissa, WIlf, and Bondi are the three students chosen to compete for a ten thousand-dollar scholarship, solving clues that lead them to various locations around Chicago. None of the kids have heard of the scholarship before, but the rules seem simple enough: solve clues, take photo proof, and win money.
At first the three contestants work independently, but it doesn't take long before each begins to wonder whether the competition is a sham. It's only by secretly joining forces and using their unique talents that the trio is able to uncover the truth behind the Ambrose Deception — a truth that involves a lot more than just a scholarship.
With a narrative style as varied and intriguing as the mystery itself, this adventure involving clever clues, plenty of perks, and abhorrent adults is pure wish fulfillment.
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"In the tradition of The Westing Game or Chasing Vermeer, this is a plot-driven brainteaser centered on Chicago landmarks and Chicago history. . . . A lighthearted mystery starring seriously smart kids."Kirkus Reviews
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"The story made me grin, and the clues--truly solvable clues!--had me searching my memory for what I knew of Chicago for answers. Then, be prepared for twists. You'll think, 'Yeah, what is going on with all the secrecy? Is something up?' Indeed, it is!"Amy Timberlake, author of a Newbery Honor Book
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"Ambrose Deception thrusts the reader into a story that satisfies and complicates and then twists at just the right moment. Emily Ecton delivers a readable maze of a novel that middle grade readers will adore and not stop talking about! These characters are quite the accomplishment. I want to be their friend."Ridley Pearson, best-selling author of the Kingdom Keepers series
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"Emily Ecton writes stories that feel like good friends--this is a timelessly fun, funny adventure."Adam Rex, author of The True Meaning of Smekday
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
- On Sale
- Feb 12, 2019
- Page Count
- 368 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9781484790052
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